Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Tottenham Hotspur +3.5 Goal Handicap (-2500)
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing As Manchester United prepares to host Tottenham, recent trends reveal a compelling narrative. United's home form has shown some inconsistency, with a mixed bag of results (2-1-2) in their last five. Despite averaging 2.6 goals at home, they've been vulnerable, conceding 1.6. Meanwhile, Spurs, though struggling of late, possess a solid record against United, going 2-2-1 in their last five encounters. When looking at expected goals, both teams have floundered recently, with United posting an xG of just 0 at home in their last five, while Spurs have averaged a mere 0.2 away. Yet, with a better defensive record, Spurs can capitalize on United's shaky backline. Given the stakes and Spurs' ability to grind out results, backing Tottenham with a +3.5 handicap appears prudent, particularly as they could exploit United’s defensive frailties in what promises to be a tightly contested match.